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overviewAircraft of the week Professional Military Education (Air University) Air Force Institute of Technology Air Force Research Institute Carl A. Spaatz Center for Officer Education Ira C. Eaker Center for Professional Development Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development School of Advanced Air and Space Studies Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education

Aircraft of the WeekNSAV (Non-standard Aviation) These aircraft include: C-146A (524 th SOS and 6 th SOS), U-28 (34th SOS, 318th SOS, 319th SOS)C-145A (6th SOS, 919th SOS, 711th SOS)PC-6, CN235, UC-27B, C-41A (427th SOS)

Air University Lt. Gen. Steven L. Kwast Founded as a civilian Flight Training School by Wilbur Wright on February 20, 1910 and on March 12, 1946 the Army Air Force School was redesignated the Air University Is the Intellectual and Leadership center of the Air Force Located at Maxwell AFB in the original Air Corps Tactical School buildingMission: We produce the future. We launch leaders of character, educated to think critically, strategically, and jointly to master and deliver superior Airpower in support of national security objectives.Was originally a pre-WWII “Fighter Weapons School” but developed into a more broad advanced flying training centerIs the overarching command of 10 educational centers/colleges

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Air force institute of technology (AFIT)AFIT's Mission: Advance air, space, and cyberspace power for the Nation, its partners, and our armed forces by providing relevant defense-focused technical graduate and continuing education, research, and consultation There are 3 schools contained in AFIT; The Graduate School of Engineering and Management, The School of Systems and Logistics, The Civil Engineer School Civilian Institution Programs (CIP): Allows selected individuals to attend a civilian institution to gain the degree.

Air Force research InstituteMission: “To provide competitively selected, highly qualified field-grade Air Force officers and their civilian counterparts an in-depth education in national security policy through assignments to a distinguished civilian institute or placement in a key government agency or department .” Must be a Fellow to participate Every year, the Air Force chooses an elite cadre of officers and civilians to serve 10- to 18-month tours within DOD, other government agencies, or distinguished civilian institutionsTo be selected you must apply and have completed the appropriate level of developmental education (DE) and have strong academic record and strong commander endorsementAs a Fellow you will participate in one of the SDE, IDE , DEBD programs listed on the handouts and complete a 5,000 word paper supervised by a sponsor and a mentor. If as a fellow you participate in a University Program you can submit a school paperCurriculum is either university directed or a “experience plan” submitted by the fellow

Carl A. Spaatz center for officer EducationNamed for the first Chief of Staff of the Air Force This center consolidates all the PME schools in one location allowing for mentoring and sharing of information across generations Includes the Air War College, The Air Command and Staff College, the Squadron Officer College (SOS) and the International Officer School The goal to turn out the best possible officers at each stage of their careers, ready to lead the Air Force into the future. The Spaatz Center exists to unite them in that vision, and support them with whatever resources they need to achieve that goal.

SOSSOS Mission: " Educate, Motivate, and Mentor Captains as Current and Future Air Force Leaders .“ This is the First Course in Air Force Officer Professional Military Education (AFOPME) Directly reports to the AU CommanderTo be selected to attend you must…> Be a Captain, be nominated by your wing, and then approved by your MAJCOM and then approved by AFPCSelection is based on Quotas set by AFPC and must be a Lieutenant or Captain who’ve had at least one assignment and have experiences that will be relevant Can be thought of as a Tactical Level School

Air command and staff collegeMission: We develop bold airpower leaders who think, communicate and collaborate in the joint environment to strengthen national security. Is Intermediate PME and is for Majors and Major equivalent civilians The present 10-month curriculum focuses on expanding understanding of air and space power and on the growth of midcareer officersIs a seminar based, active environment that includes full spectrum education from peace to warGathering of Eagles event; an annual event where legends in aviation come to share experiences and storiesPrevious attendees include Robin Olds, Chuck Yeager, Saburo Sakai, Paul Tibbits and moreCan be thought of as a Theater Level School

School of advanced air and space studiesSAASS Mission : Produce strategists through advanced education in the art and science of air, space, and cyberspace power to defend the United States and protect its interests . SAASS is a 50-week, follow-on school for selected graduates of intermediate-level Department of Defense PME schools (ACSC)Two main objectives: to enhance critical thinking on subjects pertaining to airpower and warfare through intensive examination of both. Secondl: to cultivate students ability to argue effectively and responsibly about airpower. These are achieved through papers written and published in a recognized standard and the ability of the student to breakdown complex ideas to a more understandable level

SAASAdmissions SAASS is the most selective of all Air Force schools. Approximately five percent of those eligible to volunteer for SAASS are elected to attend. To become a SAASS student, an officer must: (1) graduate from an intermediate service school or equivalent, (2) be a volunteer, (3) possess a master's degree from an accredited institution or have an undergraduate degree with a GPA of 3.25 or higher, (4) have less than 16 years total active commissioned service, and (5) be selected by the central selection board held at the Air Force Personnel Center.

Air war collegeMission: The Air War College educates officers to serve as strategic national security leaders. Air Forces Senior PME and is attended by Lieutenant Colonels and Colonels as well as there civilian equivalents Focuses development of students to have significant grasp of the profession of arms and its applications in joint and multinational warfighting. Includes scenarios of war-gamming National Security Forum; influential individuals from the United States to discuss warfighting and other pertinent security focused topicsCan be thought of as a Strategic Level School

IRA C. Eaker Center for Professional development Mission: Provide the highest quality, multi-disciplined professional continuing education and training that drives the future success of the Air Force, DoD, and International students Composed of 5 schools; Commanders ' Professional Development School, USAF Chaplain Corps College, National Security Space Institute, Defense Financial Management and Comptroller School, and the USAF Personnel Professional Development School

Eaker Center for Professional development Commanders School Provides pre-command training for Wing, Vice Wing, and Group Commanders as well as the spouse training for each level USAF Personnel Professional Development School Provides training and leadership development for the Force Support Career field Defense Financial Management and Comptroller School Provide multi-disciplinary advanced FM education to support the warfighterOffers the DFMC (4 weeks) and DDSC (1 week in-res or requesting unit)USAF Chaplain Corps CollegeProvides education and support for professional development of chaplains and to empower the use of constitutional right of free exercise of religion

Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen DevelopmentMission: We build leaders Produces almost 80% of all officers of the Air Force and nearly100% of the Nurses/medical, Chaplains, and Legal officers Includes AFROTC, AFJROTC, OTS and CAP AFROTC alone produced 1,700 new Second Lieutenant for the USAFHolm Center was developed out of restructuring to provide a more efficient and streamlined administrative reporting procedure. It was placed under HQAFOATS which has since 2008 been the Holm Center.

Thomas m. Barnes center for Enlisted educationMission: Provide the continuum of education necessary to inspire and develop enlisted leaders with the moral framework of integrity, service and excellence . Center is composed of the Community College of the Air Force, the USAF NCO/SNCO/First Sergeant Academies and the Chief Master Sergeant Leadership Course Provides enlisted members of the Air Force a means for leadership development as well as a method for communication development

ConclusionAircraft of the week Professional Military Education (Air University) Air Force Institute of Technology Air Force Research Institute Carl A. Spaatz Center for Officer Education Ira C. Eaker Center for Professional DevelopmentJeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen DevelopmentSchool of Advanced Air and Space StudiesThomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education

Questions?Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world. –Nelson Mandela

Referenceshttp://www.au.af.mil/au/barnes / http://www.americanspecialops.com/usaf-special-operations/intra-theater-aircraft / http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/c-146a-wolfhound-transport-aircraft /http://www.au.af.mil/au/http://www.afit.edu/http://www.au.af.mil/au/saass/http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/http://www.au.af.mil/au/soc/http://www.au.af.mil/au/acsc/http://www.au.af.mil/au/spaatz/http://www.au.af.mil/au/afri/aff/index.asphttp://www.au.af.mil/au/ecpd/http://www.au.af.mil/au/holmcenter/